Dawson County At-A-Glance
Fast facts about Dawson County: population, unemployment rate, top employers.
Author: Jerry Grillo
Dawsonville/Dawson County: Still Racing After All These Years
To Ernie Elliott, when ThunderRoad USA closed in 2004, it was like winning the pole position but not finishing the race. "Mistakes were made, there were high hopes but not high support," he says. "But there's no point in calling names. We can't go back and fix it, so we might as well move on down the road."
2006 Most Influential Georgians Hall of Fame
In professional sports, an athlete earns induction into his or her sport's Hall of Fame only after having been retired for several years. It doesn't work quite that way for Georgia Trend's Most Influential Georgians Hall of Fame, which is reserved for those individuals whose credentials rate permanent status on any list of prominent Georgians.
The 100 Most Influential Georgians [S-Z]
For the eighth year, we offer our annual listing of the state's most powerful citizens - the 100 Most Influential Georgians, a roster of individuals who wield influence in business, government, politics, public policy, education, the judiciary and other areas that impact every aspect of every Georgian's daily life.
The 100 Most Influential Georgians [M-R]
For the eighth year, we offer our annual listing of the state's most powerful citizens - the 100 Most Influential Georgians, a roster of individuals who wield influence in business, government, politics, public policy, education, the judiciary and other areas that impact every aspect of every Georgian's daily life.
The 100 Most Influential Georgians [G-L]
For the eighth year, we offer our annual listing of the state's most powerful citizens - the 100 Most Influential Georgians, a roster of individuals who wield influence in business, government, politics, public policy, education, the judiciary and other areas that impact every aspect of every Georgian's daily life.
The 100 Most Influential Georgians [A-F]
For the eighth year, we offer our annual listing of the state's most powerful citizens - the 100 Most Influential Georgians, a roster of individuals who wield influence in business, government, politics, public policy, education, the judiciary and other areas that impact every aspect of every Georgian's daily life.
The 100 Most Influential Georgians
For the eighth year, we offer our annual listing of the state's most powerful citizens - the 100 Most Influential Georgians, a roster of individuals who wield influence in business, government, politics, public policy, education, the judiciary and other areas that impact every aspect of every Georgian's daily life.
Volunteer’s Volunteer, Leader’s Leader
To those dedicated to education, the arts and community building, Ann Cramer is the face of IBM.
School Pictures
A look at six Georgia public schools in four cities - three are near the top in rankings; three are near the bottom. But the numbers don't always tell the whole story.
Going For The Green
Georgia has a thriving community of "eco-preneurs" striving for commercial success while they work to protect the environment. They're promoting alternative fuels, organic beer and more.
Live From Georgia
From reporters who risk it all to get the story to anchors as familiar and trusted as a longtime neighbor, Georgia's leading TV newspeople are in a class by themselves.
20 Years, 20 Leaders
Some of the names and faces that have appeared in our pages over the past two decades have left the limelight, but others still exert an influence in the business and political arenas.
The Genuine Article
BellSouth's Phil Jacobs presides over a rapidly-changing telecom arena in which competition is growing ever more fierce. Colleagues say he balances power with decency and magnanimity.
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.
Friday Night Faithful
To players, coaches and fans all across Georgia, high school football is . . . part religion, part sport, part business, and all-consuming .
Banking On A Sense Of Place
Three very different Georgia financial institutions have similar ties to their locales and their missions.
Urban Bright
The Georgia Municipal Association and Georgia Trend recognize 10 outstanding cities: Canton, Colquitt, Hinesville, Norcross, Roswell, Sandersville, Smyrna, Social Circle, Swainsboro and Vienna.
The Georgia Grapevine
The state's small but growing wine industry is a boon for tourism — despite some lingering blue laws.
Tough Times For Philanthropy
Government support is dwindling, corporate and individual donations are down. How Georgia nonprofits are coping.
2002: 40 Under 40
This year's list of up and coming young Georgians draws from business, government, education, academia, medicine, the arts, the nonprofit sector and the judiciary. The Class of 2002, selected by the editors of Georgia Trend, and profiled by Paige Bowers, Jerry Grillo and Kenna Simmons, are entrepreneurs, innovators, healers, painters, lawyers and public servants. The roster includes six elected officials, four doctors, two chefs, a science teacher, a veterinarian and a quarterback.
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