Larry Hanson represents Georgia’s cities through advocacy, training and consulting. Previously, he served as city manager of Valdosta for more than 22 years. What do state leaders and business executives most often misunderstand about municipal government? People want the police…
Since taking the reins in 2013, Zvulun has grown the opera’s budget and productions to make it one of the largest in the country. His mission and that of the organization is “breaking the boundaries of opera.” [caption id="attachment_92565" align="alignright"…
Chris Ahrenkiel has helped shape the city’s commercial real estate landscape. Outside the office, he’s deeply involved in civic life. He graduated from Leadership Atlanta in 2017 and serves as the board chair. How did you wind up in real…
Dr. Michelle “Shelley” Nuss, Founding Dean of the University of Georgia School of Medicine, is a professor of Medical Education in Internal Medicine and Psychiatry. She has spent much of her career focusing on ways to address shortages in healthcare…
Dan Corso will be front and center for the FIFA World Cup games this month. It may be the biggest sporting event he’s recruited to Georgia, but it won’t be the last: The city will host its fourth Super Bowl…
In addition to his work with Big Brothers Big Sisters, Kwame Johnson is the author of The Hope Inside: Harnessing the Power of Mentorship in Life and Career. He was named one of Georgia Trend’s 40 Under 40 in 2020. [caption id="attachment_88821" align="alignright"…
Chris Twyman is a litigation partner at Cox Byington Twyman LLP in Rome. A Georgia native, he is deeply involved in statewide legal leadership and public service. Below are edited highlights from an interview. Photo credit:…
An Aspen Fellow, Whirl previously served as president of Augusta Technical College before taking on the leadership of Georgia’s oldest public Historically Black College and University (HBCU) on April 1, 2025. Dr. Jermaine Whirl, President, Savannah…
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…
Jason Moss is founder and CEO of the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance, a membership-based organization that supports the state’s manufacturing community. Below are edited highlights from an interview. How did the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance start? I originally started GMA back in…
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