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.
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Data Center Dominance
Georgia has always been proud of its superlatives, and now it has a new one squarely focused on the future:…
2026 100 Most Influential Georgians
This year’s Georgian of the Year, Grady Health System President and CEO John Haupert, got to where he is today not only because of his years of experience and hard work, but also because of his can-do mindset. That attribute…
2026 Hall of Fame Inductees: Shan Cooper & Dan Amos
Shan Cooper People Always Shan Cooper doesn’t use the word “retired.” Instead, she calls it “a life of maximum flexibility,” allowing her to remain actively involved with her granddaughters, serve on corporate and nonprofit boards, act as a senior advisor…
Georgian of the Year: John Haupert
John Haupert has one of the easiest commutes in Atlanta. While almost everyone else idles in the city’s perpetual conga line of traffic, Haupert is rocking and rolling for 10…
Georgia's Health Challenges
Pam Stewart isn’t afraid of bad news. As the CEO of Washington County Regional Medical Center, a vibrant rural hospital in…
Legal Elite 2025
Shakespeare may not have written kindly about them, but the fact is, lawyers are a necessary part of life, whether you’re working out a prenuptial agreement, buying a house or adopting a child. They’re also crucial in difficult situations like…
2025 Top Hospitals: Healthcare High Performers in Georgia
These rankings are based on the performance of Georgia hospitals that participated in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital Value-Based Purchasing program (data released on August 6, 2025). The hospitals are evaluated across four domains: clinical outcomes,…
Research in Georgia: The Power of Discovery
In 2009, Robert J. Woods spun a startup out of his extensive research in glycobiology, which is the study of carbohydrates. A distinguished research professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and Chemistry at the University of Georgia,…
Atlanta Regional Commission’s Digital Access Project Helps Older Adults Improve Health Outcomes
Since 2021, the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) has worked to expand access to evidence-based wellness programs (EBPs) for older adults through its Digital Access Pilot Project (DAPP). The project was developed to help older adults overcome barriers such as lack…
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