Tell us about the mission and work of Habitat for Humanity International. Habitat for Humanity is an inclusive Christian housing organization. We work in 71 countries around the world right now and in almost 1,100 communities across the United States.…
On the Georgia coast sits a white ranch-style house with picnic benches on a wraparound patio. The small, wood-paneled and homey interior feels like a watering hole created in your grandma’s living room. Hardwood floors, neon lights, pink drapes, disco…
Novelis, the world’s largest recycler of aluminum and producer of flat-rolled aluminum sheets, is headquartered in Atlanta and has 33 facilities around the world employing more than 14,500 people. Fisher has been with Novelis since 2006 and served as president…
Q Tell us about Kia’s impact on the region. A When we arrived [Kia began production in 2009], we immediately had an available workforce. Unemployment was in the 13% range. Today, like every other place in the state, we’re looking…
There is a certain wry humor that has been a staple of locker room commentary dating back ages – maybe even to the first Olympic games in 1896. Even without locker rooms, it would be safe to suggest that some…
Q: How did you become interested in helping small businesses succeed? A: I was a business owner myself. I opened my own restaurant, and I did not know anything about running a small business. I just had a passion and…
Peachtree Corners is bustling with new restaurants, and Jinbei West is one of the newest additions. The Town Center’s two-acre green space and children’s play areas attract families to shop, entertain and dine without having to go far out of…
Q: PBS and its member stations have been named the most trusted media source for 19 years in a row. How does that inform programming here in Georgia? A: [Georgians are] very lucky that they have access to news by a…
In the spring of 1961, I was pursuing a journalism degree at the University of Georgia and writing about sports for the Athens Banner Herald – too busy to let a little thing like a passing grade in Spanish spoil…
On a Friday night, downtown Alpharetta is bustling with families celebrating, groups of friends grabbing drinks and romantic couples having a date night by candlelight. In the past few months, this suburban enclave has become a hotspot with the opening…
Free DAILY eNewsSign up to get our free news roundup, Georgia Trend Daily, in your inbox
Sign up to receive the free monthly digital edition of Georgia Trend in your inbox
