Economy: On The Home Front
Recent foreclosures were often the result of job losses rather than poor decisions made at the time the home was purchased or lax lending standards.
Author: Georgia Trend Staff
2011 40 Under 40
Our 15th annual selection of high achievers from business, government, education, the arts and nonprofits.
2011 Economic Yearbook: Ready Set Grow
Georgia’s economic developers and business leaders are expressing muted optimism for the coming year. Truthfully, many of them had expected a little more activity than the last few months have shown. They are not discouraged, just determined to work a…
Georgia’s New Trustees
A former U.S. senator respected for his foreign policy and defense expertise and a legendary football coach and athletics director are the 2011 recipients of the state’s highest honor. Sam Nunn and Vince Dooley, selected by the Georgia Historical Society…
Most Influential Georgians: Notables
Stacey Abrams, Georgia House of Representatives Brian Anderson, President, Dalton-Whitfield Chamber of Commerce Stephanie Armistead, General Manager, GreenBusiness WORKS Joel Babbit, CEO, Mother Nature Network Wright Bagby, Mayor, Rome F. Allen Barnes, Director, Environmental Protection Division Brandon Beach, Executive Director,…
40 Under 40: Georgia’s Best & Brightest
Georgia Trend’s 2010 group of honorees, our 14th, showcases young achievers in business, government, politics, education and nonprofits. From a stack of nominations submitted by readers, our editorial staff selected 40 individuals who are making an impact on their professions,…
Hall Of Fame: Lasting Influence
Rev. Dr. Joseph Lowery Minister, Civil Rights leader Atlanta Age: 88 Joseph Lowery remains influential and relevant as he approaches 90, a venerable lion of the good fight. The NAACP called Lowery the “dean of the Civil Rights movement.” A…
Most Influencial Georgians: Notables
Rev. Dr. Joanna Adams, Senior Pastor, Morningside Presbyterian Church Brian Anderson, President, Dalton-Whitfield Chamber of Commerce Amos Amerson, State Representative Scott Angle, Dean, University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, University of Georgia Joel Babbit, CEO, Mother Nature…
Economic Yearbook: Facing Up To The Challenges
Clearly Georgia is in the throes of the same economic recession that is hammering virtually every community in the country. But as Georgia Trend writers talked to economic development officials and civic leaders throughout the state, it became apparent that…
Political RoundUp: March 2009
National Guard general: Gov. Sonny Perdue has promoted Col. Joseph M. Wells to Brigadier General in the Georgia Army National Guard, making Wells the first African American general officer in the 276-year history of the Georgia National Guard. “With his…
How to Make a Nomination
Throughout the year, Georgia Trend publishes several special lists. Many readers have called and written asking how to nominate candidates for these lists. Here’s the scoop.
Most Influential: Georgia’s Power List
This edition of the 100 Most Influential Georgians is the 11th such list we have compiled, spotlighting prominent figures in business, politics, government, science and education – as well those who wield their power behind the scenes. The names on…
Notables
Richard Anderson, Executive Director, GRTA Jay Bookman, Columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Neal Boortz, Talk Show Host, WSB Radio Lisa Borders, President, Atlanta City Council; President, Grady Health Systems Foundation Alton Brown, TV Personality, Author Robert L. Brown, President/CEO, RL Brown…
Political RoundUp: November 2008
Over and back: Gov. Sonny Perdue was criticized in some quarters for flying to Spain on an industry-hunting junket while a gasoline shortage was making life miserable for people living in metro Atlanta and north Georgia, but his trip shouldn’t…
Georgia Trend brings home the gold – 4 Green Eyeshade Awards
We are proud to announce that Georgia Trend won four top awards in the 58th annual Green Eyeshade Awards sponsored by the Society for Professional Journalists to recognize outstanding journalism in the 11-state Southeastern region. Senior Editor Jerry Grillo’s series…
Business Law
Victor A. Allums PRG-Schultz International, Inc. 600 Galleria Pkwy., Ste. 100 Atlanta 30339 770-779-6610 www.prgx.com Scott L. Bonder Fleming, Fried & Bonder LLC 1230 Peachtree St., Ste. 3750 Atlanta 30309 404-995-8899 www.flemingfried.com Emmet Bondurant Bondurant, Mixson & Elmore LLP 1201…
Personal Injury
Alfred B. Adams III Holland & Knight LLP 1201 West Peachtree St. NE One Atlantic Center, Ste. 2000 Atlanta 30309 404-898-8117 www.hklaw.com William D. Barwick Sutherland, Asbill & Brennan LLP 999 Peachtree St. NE, Ste. 2300 Atlanta 30309 404-853-8207 www.sablaw.com…
Criminal Law
E. Jay Abt The Abt Law Firm LLC 2300 Henderson Mill Road, Ste. 300 Atlanta 30345 770-414-1002 www.abtlaw.com Brenda Joy “B.J.” Bernstein The Bernstein Firm PC 1201 Peachtree St. NE 400 Colony Square, Ste. 200 Atlanta 30361 404-522-1200 www.bernsteinfirm.com Jimmy…
Labor & Employment
R. Lawrence Ashe Jr. Ashe, Rafuse & Hill LLP 1355 Peachtree St. NE, Ste. 500 Atlanta 30309 404-253-6025 www.asherafuse.com Jeffery R. Banish Troutman Sanders LLP 600 Peachtree St. NE, Ste. 5200 Atlanta 30308 404-885-2723 www.troutmansanders.com Robert H. Buckler Troutman Sanders…
Bankruptcy & Creditors’ Rights
Eric W. Anderson Parker Hudson Rainer & Dobbs LLP Marquis Two Tower 285 Peachtree Center Ave., Ste. 1500 Atlanta 30303 404-523-5300 www.phrd.com R. Neal Batson Alston & Bird LLP One Atlantic Center 1201 West Peachtree St. Atlanta 30309 404-881-7267 www.alston.com…
Intellectual Property
Miles J. Alexander Kilpatrick Stockton LLP 1100 Peachtree St., Ste. 2800 Atlanta 30309 404-815-6100 www.kilpatrickstockton.com Anthony B. Askew King & Spalding LLP 1180 Peachtree St. NE Atlanta 30309 404-572-2530 www.kslaw.com Jason A. Bernstein Powell Goldstein LLP One Atlantic Center, 14th…
Real Estate Law
Alfred G. Adams Jr. Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP 999 Peachtree St. NE, Ste. 2300 Atlanta 30309 404-853-8014 www.sablaw.com James W. Addison Troutman Sanders LLP 600 Peachtree St. NE, Ste. 5200 Atlanta 30308 404-885-3103 www.troutmansanders.com Danny C. Bailey Slutzky, Wolfe…
Taxes, Estates & Trusts
Allen D. Altman Greenberg Traurig The Forum 3290 Northside Pkwy., Ste. 400 Atlanta 30327 678-553-2100 www.gtlaw.com Saba Ashraf Troutman Sanders LLP 600 Peachtree St. NE, Ste. 5200 Atlanta 30308 404-885-3000 www.troutmansanders.com Randall K. Bart Bart, Meyer & Co. LLP 3…
Family Law
Stephen C. Andrews Bodker, Ramsey, Andrews, Winograd & Wildstein PC One Securities Centre 3490 Piedmont Road NE, Ste. 1400 Atlanta 30305 404-351-1615 www.brawwlaw.com Elyse Aussenberg Aussenberg Waggoner LLP 3820 Mansell Road, Ste. 170 Alpharetta 30022 770-641-8200 www.awlawyers.com Edward E. Bates…
Pro Bono Law
Kent B. Alexander Emory University 401 Administration Bldg. Atlanta 30322 404-727-6011 www.emory.edu Roy E. Barnes The Barnes Law Group 31 Atlanta St. Marietta 30061 770-419-8505 www.barneslawgroup.com Emmet J. Bondurant Bondurant, Mixon & Elmore LLP 1201 West Peachtree St. NW, Ste.…
The Best Places To Work In Georgia
When we set out to present our first “Best Places To Work in Georgia” Honor Roll we decided to ask the experts – the people who work in Georgia’s businesses, professional offices, governmental agencies, healthcare institutions and nonprofits. We wanted…
Walking The Walk
No question, pedestrians ought to cross at intersections and wait for the light. But the reality is, they don’t – intersections in Atlanta are pretty far apart. Fortunately, pedestrian safety is drawing attention from a number of individuals and entities.
2007 Family Business Awards
Meet the winners of this year’s Family Business Awards selected by the Cox Family Enterprise Center at Kennesaw State University: Blalock Machinery & Equipment, College Park; Bowen Family Homes, Duluth; Southwire, Carrollton; and Fred W. Gretsch Enterprises, Savannah.
April 2007: Trend Radar
Teacher training, bringing it downtown and a brain-powered economy.
2007 Economic Yearbook: Growing Stronger
Our annual region-by-region overview shows the state is gaining economic strength. Eight Georgia Trend writers talked to civic and business leaders and economic development officials throughout the state to prepare this report. Stories by Carol Carter, Ray Glier, Jerry Grillo, Ed Lightsey, Don O’Briant, Gita M. Smith, Christy White and Ben Young.
The Two Georgias Reversed
Many parts of South Georgia are booming while the other Georgia, the 12-county Metro Atlanta region, is showing some signs of decline.
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